Universities and Colleges in Bakersfield

The city of Bakersfield, California is dedicated to attracting and retaining new industry. In 2008, Inc. Magazine named Bakersfield as the ninth best mid-size city for doing business. Bakersfield, home to just more than 351,000 residents, is the seat of Kern County, which is the fourth-largest agricultural-producing county in the U.S. Kern County also generates 76 percent of all oil produced in the state, according to the Economic and Community Development Department. A number of small businesses are located throughout the city; large employers tapping into the local labor pool include Aera Energy, Chevron, Frito-Lay, Nestle, State Farm, and Occidental Oil and Gas.

Universities and Colleges in Bakersfield

California State University Bakersfield opened in 1970 as part of the greater CSU system. The college offers four distinct schools: Arts and Humanities; Business and Public Administration; Natural Sciences, Math and Engineering; and the Social Sciences and Education. Students can find more than 30 undergraduate degrees to pursue at the school, which has an average freshman retention rate of 71.7 percent, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Santa Barbara Business College has a campus in Bakersfield, where students can earn a bachelor's degree in fields such as business administration, criminal justice and health care administration. The school also offers associate degrees. The University of La Verne also has a campus in Bakersfield, where students of all ages can pursue bachelor degrees, advanced degrees and teaching credentials.

Vocational and Trade Schools in Bakersfield

Established in 1913, Bakersfield College is part of the Kern Community College District, which serves more than 26,000 students. Bakersfield College offers certificates, diplomas and associate degrees in more than 40 disciplines, including agriculture, business administration, engineering, political science and vocational fields. Other prominent junior colleges in the area also offer accelerated certificate and associate degree programs in business administration, criminal justice, dental assisting, therapeutic massage and more.

Other Schools in the Greater Bakersfield Area

Some colleges and universities are located on the outskirts of Bakersfield. Kern Community College District, for one, has campuses in Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, and Ridgecrest, among others. When it comes time to pursue your education, you want to know about all your options. Use our list of universities and colleges in Bakersfield as a helpful guide for your search.

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